TRONA — A standoff ended without incident Saturday in Pioneer Point after a man surrendered peacefully.

At approximately 5 p.m., the suspect called 911 threatening suicide and to shoot law enforcement officers. San Bernardino County Sheriff deputies responded to the scene, followed by Kern County Sheriff deputies and officers from Ridgecrest Police Department and the California Highway Patrol.

Despite initial requests to surrender, the suspect refused to come out, stating that he wanted to shoot police officers. Additional reinforcements were called in from partnering agencies.

After a standoff lasting approximately an hour, the suspect surrendered and was taken into custody by SBSO deputies. It was later determined the suspect did not possess any firearm.

“He threatened suicide and to kill cops,” said onlooker Richard Ancira following the arrest.

“He’s a good guy that has a few issues,” Ancira said. “This was just a cry for help, and we hope he gets the help he needs.”

San Bernardino Sheriff deputy J. Anderson said that the issue turned out to be relatively non-serious.

“We were out here for an hour before he came out, and we will be taking him to the county hospital for treatment,” Anderson said.